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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.48, 995.36 and 645.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.48, 995.36 and 645.04 is: 966.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.48 : 995.36 = 645.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.48/995.36 = 645.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.48x = 995.36 × 645.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.48x = 642,047.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,047.01/664.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.24

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